Engineer 4 -- Fuel Process Engineering
About The Position
The Engineer 4 has technical responsibility for manufacturing, quality control, or subcontractor processes that must yield acceptable product. Under general supervision, the role applies advanced engineering knowledge and practices across broad assignments, makes decisions on important technical questions, and plans and coordinates work. It requires applying and adapting advanced techniques, theories, and practices, with guidance focused mainly on overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. The engineer may supervise other engineers and technicians. The position is onsite in Erwin, Tennessee, and focuses on fuel process engineering, including process ventilation systems and equipment. The Engineer 4 may serve as Engineering Design Authority, approving plant modifications and owning technical design requirements for the plant. The role also involves working with plant systems and processes in a nuclear facility and supporting configuration control and management of change for physical modifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
- Seven years of engineering experience after earning a bachelor's degree, or six years with a master's degree.
- U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with plant systems and processes in a nuclear facility.
- Experience reviewing design documents related to configuration control and management of change for physical plant modifications.
- Familiarity with ANSI/DOE standards for configuration management of nuclear facilities.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and coordinate a large engineering project or multiple smaller projects.
- Perform complex or novel assignments that require developing new or improved techniques and procedures.
- Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for projects and activities performed by others.
- Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, equipment, and quality control systems.
- Organize personal work and the work of assigned engineers and technicians.
- Estimate personnel needs, schedule work, and assign tasks to meet completion dates.
- Provide technical expertise for sound engineering and quality control judgments.
- Anticipate and resolve unprecedented engineering problems.
- Prepare periodic written reports describing progress, problems encountered, and effective solutions.
- Coordinate with other departments to resolve problems affecting assigned projects.
- Complete assigned work in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.
- Assist in training new engineering personnel.
- Manage process ventilation systems and equipment, including scrubbers, fans, ducts, filters, sensors, and control systems.
- Calculate or measure technical data, including differential pressures, air and liquid flow, and vibration.
- Complete and maintain documentation, set point analyses, calculations, and drawings.
- Select and reference relevant published standards and specifications, and develop internal standards, procedures, and specifications to support continuous improvement.
- Maintain a safety-focused and teamwork-oriented environment.
- Communicate complex technical information effectively in writing and verbally.
- Work independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
- Perform the Engineering Design Authority role, including approving plant modifications and owning technical design requirements for the plant.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Flexible work schedules and paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
- An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and training.
- Potential annual cash incentive.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
